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Another Metroid 2 Remake Version 1.5 released, adds Linux support, improves graphics and more

Reddit’s ‘Lojemiru‘ has released a brand new update for Another Metroid 2 Remake. Version 1.5 adds support for Linux, improves graphics, tweaks and re-sprites some enemies, revamps multiple sections of artwork, adds cheats compatibility and more. Continue reading Another Metroid 2 Remake Version 1.5 released, adds Linux support, improves graphics and more

Gamers use AI Neural Networks to improve the visuals of retro games & the results are incredible

Resetera’s users have been experimenting with AI Neural Networks in order to improve the visuals of older/retro games. Currently, the users are using the AI to enhance screenshots from some retro games and the results in some cases are astounding. Continue reading Gamers use AI Neural Networks to improve the visuals of retro games & the results are incredible

Nintendo tries to explain why it shut down free fan project AM2R, and fails miserably

Back in August 2016, we informed you about Project AM2R. This free fan game, created by Milton Guasti, aimed to recreate Metroid 2 with updated graphics and gameplay. And as you may have guessed, Nintendo shut it down (though it can still be found for download on the Internet). Continue reading Nintendo tries to explain why it shut down free fan project AM2R, and fails miserably

Project AM2R – Another Metroid 2 Remake – first full release is now available for download

Metroid fans, here is something special for you today. Project AM2R – or Project Another Metroid 2 Remake – is a free fan-made project that aims to recreate Metroid 2 with updated graphics and gameplay. This project has been under development for quite a while, and its first full release is now available for download. Continue reading Project AM2R – Another Metroid 2 Remake – first full release is now available for download

Metroid: Dreadnought Is What Metroid Would Look like If It Were Made by ID Software

Many fans of the Metroid series have been waiting years for a sequel to the long running franchise. With another year without the release of a new Metroid game a few talented modders took it upon themselves to make their own addition to the series.
Metroid: Dreadnought is built on the Doom II engine, and if you a familiar to the Metroid Prime series then you’ll feel right at home… if Metroid Prime were released in the early 90’s. Continue reading Metroid: Dreadnought Is What Metroid Would Look like If It Were Made by ID Software

Here Is What Metroid Coud Look Like In Unreal Engine 4

Our reader ‘Nick Parladikhs’ has informed us about a new video, showing what Metroid could look like in Epic’s next-gen engine, Unreal Engine 4. Created by ‘kwstasg’ this video borrows the environment of the Reclections Tech Demo from Unreal Engine 4 and shows a real-time model of Samus. It looks cool, so be sure to give it a go! Continue reading Here Is What Metroid Coud Look Like In Unreal Engine 4

What If Video Game Characters Were Realistically Recreated

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It’s Saturday and what better way to start this weekend than this gallery. Reddit’s member ‘Benjamin_Bearfish’ shared these images that showcase a realistic version of most of our beloved characters. Ever wondered what Sonic, Mario, Kirby, Pikachu, Samus and Mario would look like in real-life (if that was possible)? Well, time to find out. Enjoy! Continue reading What If Video Game Characters Were Realistically Recreated

This is what a HD remake of Super Metroid could look like

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As you may already know, we here in DSOG love 2D games. There is something really amazing and magical about those 2D old games, and we strongly believe that proper HD remakes of classic hits (like Doom or Mortal Kombat) would be mind-blowing. Seriously now, imagine a Mortal Kombat 2 remake with HD sprites and additional special effects. And today, we bring you a screenshot (and a video) showcasing what a HD version of Super Metroid could look like, that was created by DeviantArt’s member ‘Elemental79’. This simply too good to pass by, so make sure to give it a go! Continue reading This is what a HD remake of Super Metroid could look like